Ultrasonic welding platform

The Branson GSX ultrasonic welding platform, with Emerson’s Electro-Mechanical Advanced Actuation System, improves position accuracy for faster, high-performance welding of fragile, intricate components. The configurable platform accommodates different parts and applications through many welding parameters and actuation modes during a single weld. A multicore processor and linear encoder drive allows the system to instantaneously adjust using real-time feedback, ensuring precision and repeatability across multiple welders.

The platform can be configured from stand-alone benchtop systems to semi- and fully-automated manufacturing lines. It’s Industry 4.0/Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT)-enabled, accessing actionable performance and diagnostic data to support production efficiency, traceability, and maintenance.

Simple, intuitive software lets operators perform faster, correct setups, reducing application testing time, and up to 60% faster start-up. By retaining alignment information and setup within the assembly, a GSX stack and tooling can be replaced in less than 5 minutes, allowing various components to be welded with limited production schedule disruption.

Multi-tasking machine

When paired with the GR50 robot automation solution, the QTU-200MSY multi-tasking machine brings efficiency, accuracy, and value to high- volume small parts production. The 2-pallet shuttle table accompanying the GR50 robot allows operator access to the opposed table for part changeover and continuous production. With a maximum workpiece diameter of 4.92" (125mm) and length of 5.90" (150mm), the dual, parallel three-jaw robot hands can handle various workpiece applications.

The GR50 has ±0.2mm repeatability and features a B-axis design that uses a B1 and B2 segmented axis configuration, doubling the system’s traverse speed to 9,842ipm (250m/min) for faster cycle times and increased productivity.